August 26 Social Security payments: who’s in line this week
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The August 26 Social Security payments go out this week; beneficiaries born between the 21st and month-end receive on Aug. 26, with the standard Wednesday schedule depending on birthdate. SSI recipients typically get payments on the first business day of the month (August’s SSI was issued July 31 since the 1st fell on a Saturday); remaining 2026 SSI dates are Sept. 1, Oct. 1, Oct. 30, Dec. 1, and Dec. 31. The piece also notes an expected Social Security funding shortfall by 2032 and policy ideas, including capping annual benefits at $100,000, to shore up the trust fund.
Topics:business#government-policy#money#retirement-pension#social-security#social-security-administration
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